Jacques Blamont

French astrophysicist (1926–2020)
Person human Q3158294
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Jacques Blamont

Summary

Jacques Blamont is a human[1]. Born in 16th arrondissement of Paris[2], he… he was born on October 13, 1926[3]. He died in Châtillon[4]. He died on April 13, 2020[5]. He worked as an astrophysicist[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Jacques Blamont's place of birth was 16th arrondissement of Paris[2].
  • Jacques Blamont passed away in Châtillon[4].
  • Jacques Blamont was born on October 13, 1926[3].
  • Jacques Blamont died on April 13, 2020[5].
  • Jacques Blamont's father was Emile Blamont[8].
  • Jacques Blamont held citizenship in France[9].
  • Jacques Blamont's professions included astrophysicist[6].
  • Among Jacques Blamont's employers was Science Faculty of Paris[10].
  • Among Jacques Blamont's employers was Pierre and Marie Curie University[11].
  • Jacques Blamont was employed by National Center for Scientific Research[12].
  • Jacques Blamont was employed by CNES[13].
  • Jacques Blamont was employed by California Institute of Technology[14].
  • Jacques Blamont was employed by Jet Propulsion Laboratory[15].
  • Jacques Blamont's education included a stint at École Normale Supérieure[16].
  • Jacques Blamont was educated at Science Faculty of Paris[17].
  • Jacques Blamont received the Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour[18].
  • Jacques Blamont received the Grand Cross of the National Order of Merit[19].
  • Jacques Blamont received the Commander of the French Order of Academic Palms[20].
  • Jacques Blamont received the Padma Shri in science & engineering[21].
  • Jacques Blamont received the Theodore von Kármán Award[22].
  • Jacques Blamont received the Grand prix du livre d'histoire de la Société des gens de lettres[23].
  • Jacques Blamont was a member of French Academy of Technologies[24].
  • Jacques Blamont was a member of Académie de l'air et de l'espace[25].
  • Jacques Blamont was a member of National Academy of Sciences[26].
  • Jacques Blamont was a member of Academia Europaea[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in 16th arrondissement of Paris[2], Jacques Blamont… he was born on October 13, 1926[3]. His father was Emile Blamont[8].

Education

Educated at École Normale Supérieure[16], a école normale supérieure[28], in France[29], founded in 1794[30], headquartered in Paris[31] and Science Faculty of Paris[17], a faculty[32], in France[33], founded in 1811[34].

Career and Affiliations

Jacques Blamont worked as an astrophysicist[6]. Employers include Science Faculty of Paris[10], a faculty[35], in France[36], founded in 1811[37]; Pierre and Marie Curie University[11], a university in France[38], in France[39], founded in 1971[40], headquartered in Paris[41]; National Center for Scientific Research[12], a French public establishment of a scientific and technological character[42], in France[43], founded in 1939[44], headquartered in Paris[45]; CNES[13], a space agency[46], in France[47], founded in 1961[48], headquartered in Paris[49]; California Institute of Technology[14], a university[50], in United States[51], founded in 1891[52], headquartered in California[53]; and Jet Propulsion Laboratory[15], a NASA facility[54], in United States[55], founded in 1936[56]. Doctoral students include François Roddier[57], an astronomer[58], 1936–2023[59], of France[60], awarded the Prix Jules Janssen[61]; Serge Muller[62]; and Marie-Lise Chanin[63], a physicist[64], b. 1934[65], of France[66], awarded the Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour[67], specialised in aeronomy[68].

Recognition

Awards received include Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour[18], a grade of an order[69], in France[70]; Grand Cross of the National Order of Merit[19], a grade of an order[71], in France[72]; Commander of the French Order of Academic Palms[20], a grade of an order[73], founded in 1955[74]; Padma Shri in science & engineering[21], an award[75], in India[76]; Theodore von Kármán Award[22], a science award[77], founded in 1983[78]; and Grand prix du livre d'histoire de la Société des gens de lettres[23].

Death and Burial

Jacques Blamont died on April 13, 2020[5]. He passed away in Châtillon[4].

Why It Matters

Jacques Blamont ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[7] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[79]

FAQs

Where was Jacques Blamont born?

Jacques Blamont's place of birth was 16th arrondissement of Paris[2].

Where did Jacques Blamont die?

Jacques Blamont died in Châtillon[4].

Who were Jacques Blamont's parents?

Jacques Blamont's father was Emile Blamont[8].

What did Jacques Blamont do for work?

Jacques Blamont worked as astrophysicist[6].

Where did Jacques Blamont go to school?

Jacques Blamont was educated at École Normale Supérieure[16] and Science Faculty of Paris[17].

What awards did Jacques Blamont receive?

Honors received include Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour[18], Grand Cross of the National Order of Merit[19], Commander of the French Order of Academic Palms[20], and Padma Shri in science & engineering[21].

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    Educated at École Normale Supérieure, Science Faculty of Paris
    Place of birth 16th arrondissement of Paris
    Assessment agrégation of physics
    Languages spoken, written or signed French
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